That is not even an attempt at a response to my question. You claim that Russia is gearing up for 30 months of escalation, which would mean that putin DOES believe that escalation will work for him. How do you suggest Ukraine respond to putin's plans? Are you suggesting that they lay down arms? How does Ukraine FORCE him to negotiate in the middle of invasion, occupation and nationwide

Russian attacks?

If putin is interested in negotiations then why is he pressing attacks at such a deadly pace? Why is he gearing up for years of war?

And WHAT Russian security concerns? Ukraine has legitimate security concerns...they are under daily and deadly attack. Poland has legitimate security concerns...Russian military officials have stated desires to attack Poland next. Moldova, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia, Romania Chechnya, and many others have legitimate security concerns, they have all been either attacked or occupied by Russia.

Russia has been attacked by NOBODY, is at risk of invasion or occupation by NOBODY. and has the most nuclear weapons of any nation on earth should it need to threaten or execute retaliation.